Question

a nurse is obtaining a client’s health history. the client reports no allergies but has experienced mild itching while taking amoxicillin in the past. which of the following responses should the nurse make?

• \itching is an expected adverse effect of amoxicillin.\
• \itching can indicate amoxicillin toxicity.\
• \itching can indicate a hypersensitivity to amoxicillin.\
• \itching can result from dry skin, which is often caused by amoxicillin.\

Explanation:

To determine the correct response, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Amoxicillin's expected adverse effects don't typically include itching as a common expected effect.
• Option 2: Itching is not an indicator of amoxicillin toxicity; toxicity presents with other symptoms.
• Option 3: Itching is a common sign of hypersensitivity (allergic - like reaction) to medications like amoxicillin, even if the client initially says no allergies (mild reactions can occur).
• Option 4: Amoxicillin does not commonly cause dry skin leading to itching.

Answer:

C. "Itching can indicate a hypersensitivity to amoxicillin."